Description
ARTISTIC BINDINGS OF THE SAN METROPOLITAN SEMINARY LIBRARY, THE
Book Summary
This work offers a detailed study of the artistic bindings housed in the San Metropolitan Seminary Library, analyzing these copies not only as containers of text, but as authentic pieces of art. The reader will find a specialized guide that addresses the evolution of technical and artistic bookbinding styles, revealing the heritage value of these objects. An essential resource for bibliographers, historians of the book, and bibliophiles who wish to understand the aesthetic dimension of the antiquarian book.
What is it about?
The book focuses on the analysis of artistic bindings as one of the key dimensions for studying the antiquarian book, considering it an art object. Two fundamental material components are examined: the bindings themselves and the illustrations, which transform old volumes into high-value artistic pieces. Throughout its pages, it addresses how the antiquarian book has been historically appreciated as a valuable object and how, today, it has been revalued from an artistic perspective. The study is conducted through the eyes of the bibliographer, attending to aspects such as typography, composition, and illustration, and links the analysis of binding to the concept of style, in both its technical and artistic aspects, offering a tour of the pieces preserved in the San Metropolitan Seminary library.
Main Topics
- Study of artistic bindings as an art object and bibliographic heritage.
- Analysis of technical and artistic binding styles in antiquarian books.
- Evaluation of the antiquarian book from the bibliographer's perspective: typography, composition, and illustration.
- Cataloging and description of the pieces in the San Metropolitan Seminary Library.
- Relationship between the material components of the book (binding and illustration) and their artistic consideration.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at researchers, librarians, restorers, art and book historians, as well as collectors and enthusiasts of bibliophilia. It is also of great interest to students of library science, documentation, and fine arts who seek a specialized approach to the material and aesthetic study of the antiquarian book.
What this book contributes
- A detailed guide to identifying and understanding the different styles of artistic binding in historical copies.
- A rigorous analysis of the heritage and artistic value of the bibliographic collections of the San Metropolitan Seminary.
- Conceptual tools for approaching the study of the antiquarian book as an artistic object, beyond its textual content.
- An integrative perspective that connects the technique of bookbinding with art history and bibliography.
Technical Sheet
- Author: José Luis Herrera Morillas
- Publisher: abecedario
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Research methods: general
- Collection: Technique
- Publication date: November 2012
- Number of pages: 191
- Weight: 472 g
Editorial Assessment
This is a specialized work that fills a gap in the study of Spanish bibliographic heritage, focusing on a specific collection of great value. Its approach, which combines technical analysis with artistic appreciation, makes it a useful reference for both professionals and enthusiasts with a serious interest in bibliophilia and the history of the book. The depth of the analysis and the rigor of the author offer an enriching read for those who wish to go beyond mere bibliographic description.